p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P(C) No. 7571 of 2026 Nirmala Pradhani and others …. Petitioners Represented by Mr. A. C. Behera, Advocate -Versus – State of Odisha and Others …. Opp. Parties Represented by Mrs. J. Sahoo, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER_ 20.04.2026 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned Additional Standing Counsel for the State. 3. The petitioners have approached this Court with the following prayer:- “Therefore, it is respectfully prayed that this Hon’ble Court may graciously be pleased to Admit this Writ Petition, issue rule Nisi for calling upon opp. parties particularly to opp. party No.2 (Collector, Balangir) as to why a direction will not be issued for disposal of the representation submitted by the petitioners on 13.10.2025 with an immediate effect. This Hon’ble Court be pleased to make its rule absolute if the said opp. party No.2 fails to submit sufficient cause or show insufficient cause and after hearing from the parties, this Hon’ble Court may direct in the writ of Mandamus to the opp. party No.2 (Collector, Balangir) to dispose of the representation under annexure-2 dtd. 13.10.2025 within a stipulated time by providing an adequate opportunity of hearing to the petitioners for the interest of justice. Order No. 1. p. 2 This Hon’ble Court be pleased to pass any order(s) may direct any direction as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit just and proper in this case. And for this act of kindness the petitioners are in duty bound shall ever pray.” 3. Considering the limited grievance, the writ petition is disposed of directing the Collector, Balangir to consider and dispose of the representation dated 13.10.2025 submitted by the petitioners within a short date, preferably within four weeks from the date of production of certified copy of this order. (Sashikanta Mishra) Judge BC.TUDU Designation: Sr. Stenographer